"No, I've only just arrived. We seem to have beat the afternoon rush, which is why there are so few people inside. As for the other matter, yes, I did. It was very..."
It was very what? 'Enlightening' could be apt, but given the Corruptress' nature the word choice would also have been ironic. Julianna's ringless hands clasped the mug of tea between them and lifted it to her mouth. There was just the right amount of sugar in it. She put the cup back down, steepled her fingers together.
"Firstly, her name isn't Beth, it's Elfleda." Even pronouncing the brunette's name made the Watcher's spine stiffen, but at least she didn't shudder. "My books only gave me scant information, but it was enough to make me wary. I took the stone you gave me and performed a few simple spells on it, to test its properties. It seems as if that was the trigger for what happened next."
She looked Valerie over, noted that the blonde seemed withdrawn, quieter than normal. And the smile hadn't quite been genuine. But it seemed politic to deal with the most pressing matter first.
"She came to me, in my office. Formed a portal from whatever nether realm she resides in and...wafted through it, like a foul breeze." Julianna picked up her tea, took a slow sip. She and Valerie were alone on the patio. That reduced the likelihood of being overheard.
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on 2013-12-06 07:48 am (UTC)It was very what? 'Enlightening' could be apt, but given the Corruptress' nature the word choice would also have been ironic. Julianna's ringless hands clasped the mug of tea between them and lifted it to her mouth. There was just the right amount of sugar in it. She put the cup back down, steepled her fingers together.
"Firstly, her name isn't Beth, it's Elfleda." Even pronouncing the brunette's name made the Watcher's spine stiffen, but at least she didn't shudder. "My books only gave me scant information, but it was enough to make me wary. I took the stone you gave me and performed a few simple spells on it, to test its properties. It seems as if that was the trigger for what happened next."
She looked Valerie over, noted that the blonde seemed withdrawn, quieter than normal. And the smile hadn't quite been genuine. But it seemed politic to deal with the most pressing matter first.
"She came to me, in my office. Formed a portal from whatever nether realm she resides in and...wafted through it, like a foul breeze." Julianna picked up her tea, took a slow sip. She and Valerie were alone on the
patio. That reduced the likelihood of being overheard.
"She gave me a warning."